ARNH management is confident and excited with both the short term and long term future goals of the company. In conclusion, Roberton went on to say, "We will be releasing a complete DRTV initiative plan and launch dates shortly, and are diligently revamping websites and the network marketing compensation plan to fall more in line with our distributors' wants and needs. This will give us a rock-solid base and revenues to sustain the growth of the company."
About The Automotive Resource Network Holdings, Inc.: The Automotive Resource Network Holdings, Inc. offers a unique month to month vehicle service contract and roadside assistance products direct to consumers through independent sales channels.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release relating to The Automotive Resource Network Holdings, Inc.'s future plans, expectations, beliefs, intentions and prospects are "forward-looking statements" and are subject to material risks and uncertainties. When used in this press release, the words "will," "future," "expect," "look forward to," similar expressions and any other statements that are not historical facts are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements. Any such statement may be influenced by a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Diversity Group International, Inc. (the "Company") that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected, described, expressed or implied in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur. All information set forth in this press release is current as of May 16, 2012.
The Company undertakes no duty to update any statement in light of new information or future events unless required by law.
Contact:
The Automotive Resource Network Holdings, Inc.
info@thearn.com
SOURCE The Automotive Resource Network Holdings, Inc.
]]>PALO ALTO, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping to educate and inspire the next generation of thinkers, Skype joins forces with Penguin Group, New York Philharmonic, Science Museum London, Peace One Day, and Save the Children to provide teachers with educational content and access to expert speakers via video calling. This collaboration marks Skype's latest initiative to reach its goal of connecting one million classrooms globally through Skype in the classroom, a free online community that helps teachers use Skype to enrich experiences for students.
"Skype in the classroom is excited to collaborate with stellar, like-minded organizations to bring relevant content directly to innovative teachers who are looking to create unforgettable shared learning experiences for their students," said Tony Bates, president of the Skype Division at Microsoft. "We are dedicated to making education accessible via technology, and will continue to look for ways to remove barriers to communications and connect to classrooms across the globe."
Skype in the classroom strives to enrich students' learning experiences to discover new cultures, languages and ideas without leaving the classroom. Skype in the classroom now features each individual organization's dynamic content, projects and available guest speakers, including:
"As a global leader in children's publishing, we are thoroughly committed to seeding a student's growing mind and help them fulfill their dreams," said Pearson Foundation President and CEO Mark Nieker, "We are honored to collaborate with Skype in the classroom as we understand the monumental impact we can offer teacher's educational curriculum."
With more than 28,000 registered teachers and counting, in over 190 countries, Skype in the classroom has enabled hundreds of thousands of students around the world to take part in valuable shared learning experiences. Skype offers an immediate way to help students discover new cultures, languages and ideas, all without leaving the classroom. Through programs such as this and its work with Donors Choose, The Education Foundation and Peace One Day, Skype in the classroom supports Microsoft's commitment to create opportunities for youth through technology, training, and experiences that empower them to imagine and realize their full potential and make a real impact for a better tomorrow.
To join Skype in the classroom and view these exclusive resources, teachers should:
For more information or to register for Skype in the classroom, please visit http://education.skype.com.
About Skype:
Skype is communications software whose purpose is to break down barriers to communication. With an Internet-connected device, families, friends and colleagues can get together for free with messaging, voice and video. At low cost, they can also call landlines or mobiles virtually anywhere in the world. Skype has recently introduced group video, allowing groups of more than two people to do things together whenever they're apart. Founded in 2003 and based in Luxembourg, Skype is a division of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT). Skype can be downloaded onto computers, mobile phones and other connected devices for free at www.skype.com.
About Penguin Group:
Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is the U.S. member of the internationally renowned Penguin Group. Penguin Group (USA) is one of the leading U.S. adult and children's trade book publishers, owning a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Viking, G. P. Putnam's Sons, The Penguin Press, Riverhead Books, Dutton, Penguin Books, Berkley Books, Gotham Books, Portfolio, New American Library, Plume, Tarcher, Philomel, Grosset & Dunlap, Puffin, and Frederick Warne, among others. The Penguin Group (http://www.penguin.com) is part of Pearson plc, the international media company.
About the New York Philharmonic:
Founded in 1842, the New York Philharmonic is the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States and one of the oldest in the world; on May 5, 2010, it performed its 15,000th concert. Music Director Alan Gilbert began his tenure in September 2009, succeeding a distinguished line of 20th-century musical giants going back to Gustav Mahler and Arturo Toscanini. Renowned around the globe, the Philharmonic has appeared in 431 cities in 63 countries — including the February 2008 historic visit to Pyongyang, DPRK. The Orchestra, which appears annually on Live From Lincoln Center on PBS, has made nearly 2,000 recordings since 1917, with more than 500 currently available, in addition to more than 50 live concerts available as downloads. Credit Suisse is the exclusive Global Sponsor of the New York Philharmonic.
About Peace One Day:
The Peace One Day campaign led a process that resulted in the unanimous adoption by UN member states of the first ever annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence on 21 September, Peace Day. The day has already been proved as a window of opportunity for life-saving activities in areas of conflict. Jeremy Gilley travelled to Afghanistan with Peace One Day ambassador Jude Law to spearhead a campaign that has resulted in the vaccination against polio of 4.5 million children due to Peace Day agreements since 2007. On Peace Day 2008 in Afghanistan, the UN Department of Safety and Security announced a 70% reduction in violent incidents. Peace Day has also become a catalyst for civil society activities in every country of the world; involving an estimated 100 million people by Peace Day 2007 (source UNDPI).These successes, and others around the world, have led Gilley to launch the Global Truce 2012 campaign, calling for a day of ceasefire and non-violence on Peace Day 2012. It is hoped this will be the largest global reduction of violence ever recorded on one day – Peace Day 21 September 2012 – a world record, and the largest ever gathering of individuals in the name of peace. Please visit www.peaceoneday.org or www.facebook.com/peaceoneday
About the Science Museum, London:
The Science Museum's collections form an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical change from the past. Aiming to be the best place in the world for people to enjoy science, the Science Museum makes sense of the science that shapes our lives, sparking curiosity, releasing creativity and changing the future by engaging people of all generations and backgrounds in science, engineering, medicine, technology, design and enterprise. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
About Save the Children:
Save the Children is the leading, independent organization that creates lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Contacts:
Skype
Andrew Schmidt
Andrew.Schmidt@skype.net
Kaplow for Skype
Jennifer Myers
skypeSG@kaplowpr.com
(212) 221-1713
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"The websites will be localized for the individual countries, but will redirect customers to Amazon to purchase the product. We have also produced content in idiomatic language specific to each area," says Michael Guilfoyle, President and Chief Operating Officer of Masque. "While we currently ship to numerous countries, all transactions until this point have been made through Masque's United States site or Amazon. We are pleased to be able to provide international customers with a more familiar experience with our brand."
As seen in the pages of Redbook, Women's Health and Cosmo, Masque Sexual Flavors is the first oral sex strip that dissolves on the tongue, blocking the salts, proteins and bitter tastes sometimes associated with oral sex on a man and helping improve the overall experience for both partners. Designed with couples in mind, Masque aims to increase intimacy between partners and encourage sexual exploration.
Masque is available in watermelon, mango, strawberry and chocolate flavors. The oral sex strips can be purchased on the company's website, www.yourmasque.com or on Amazon.com for $12 per pack. Each pack contains three individually-wrapped gel strips.
About Masque
Based in Tampa, Fla., Masque Sexual Flavors is the first oral sex product of its kind, developed to neutralize the tastes associated with oral sex on a man. Several years of research went into testing and manufacturing the oral sex strips. Masque operates its business with one goal in mind: to make quality products to enhance personal intimacy and bring couples closer together. For more information, visit http://www.yourmasque.com. Follow us on Twitter: @YourMasque
Contact:
Kim Polacek
RFB Communications Group
813-259-0345
kpolacek@rfbcommunications.com
SOURCE Masque
]]>BOSTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SaneBox, makers of the cure to inbox madness, today announced a new release to give hope to those who are trying to figure out how to follow up on emails that have received no reply (and also to those who can't seem to remember their mother's birthday). It's called SaneRemindMe, and it gives users a simple way to track emails that need to be answered by a certain time or defer emails until users are ready to deal with them. A new SaneRemindMe release also lets users receive reminders of important events (like Mom's birthday or recurring meetings) in their inbox and view upcoming reminders on their calendars (Google, iCal, etc.). It also provides snooze buttons to defer follow-up action for a day or week.
Here's how it works: When users need to follow up on an email, they send it as usual and CC or BCC 1week@sanebox.com (or 5minutes@sanebox.com or October15@sanebox.com – pretty much any combination of dates or times will do). If the recipient doesn't reply, SaneBox forwards the reminder email to the top of the user's inbox at the time specified. If the recipient does reply, the reminder is automatically deleted. To set a reminder for an event, users just send an email using the date, day of the week or time in the SaneBox address. Current reminders are held in a SaneRemindMe folder for a quick view of all outstanding reminders.
"When customers say they need it, we start developing it," said SaneBox founder Stuart Roseman. "Our initial SaneRemindMe release made sure SaneBox users never had to track people they need to follow up with again. The new release – SaneRemindMe 2.0 – synchs the reminders up with users' calendars, lets them hit the snooze button on reminders for later follow up and makes sure they never again miss a recurring meeting, an important birthday or anniversary."
Like all SaneBox functions, SaneRemindMe works on practically any email service, including Gmail. It works with SaneBox's other features to help users tame unruly inboxes and save hours in time lost to dealing with low-priority messages – and chasing down unresponsive email recipients. With advanced algorithms and settings that let users customize their email experience – all delivered on a platform that integrates into existing user interfaces instead of requiring customers to learn a new one – SaneBox is making a serious dent in time lost to unproductive inbox and follow-up chores.
That's why SaneBox users are happy to pay $5 a month to bring sanity to their inboxes – and email follow-up processes. The average SaneBox user saves two hours a week by using the solution, so the value SaneBox delivers is a matter of simple math (and satisfied customers).
Email users who would rather forget about remembering have a new ally in SaneRemindMe. Learn more at sanebox.com.
About SaneBox
SaneBox is an incredibly smart email inbox filtering system that separates the emails users need to deal with right away from those that can wait – automatically. Built by a team of friendly hackers with respectable major technology company experience, SaneBox is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more at www.sanebox.com.
SOURCE SaneBox
]]>WARRENDALE, Pa., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International hosted the Formula SAE Michigan competition on May 11-12. The competition takes college students out of the classroom and encourages them to apply textbook theories to real engineering processes.
With two days of competition, student teams representing more than 118 colleges and universities, from nine countries converged on the famed Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, Michigan for the Formula SAE event.
The Formula SAE competition is organized around the concept that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a design team to develop a small Formula-style race car. The prototype race car is to be evaluated for its potential as a production item. Student teams design, build and test a prototype based on a series of rules whose purpose is both to ensure onsite event operations and promote problem solving.
The competition's results are as follows:
2012 Champion – Oregon State University (Corvallis, Oregon)
The grand champion is recognized as the overall highest scoring team in all eight of the judged event competitions.
Design Event
Presentation Event
Cost Event
Acceleration Event
Skidpad Event
Autocross Event
Endurance Event
Economy Event
"It was exciting to see the creativity and innovation displayed by collegiate engineering students who are preparing to enter the workforce," said Matt Miller, director of the SAE Foundation and pre-professional programs. "Events like Formula SAE competitions showcase the talents of students from around the world who are the future of our industry. The highly competitive outcomes of the competitions were a testament to the education these students are receiving in the classroom as well as the SAE Foundation STEM programming."
"In addition to learning, the Formula SAE event provides a unique form of competition," said Frank O. Klegon, President, SAE International. "Collegiate engineering students competed in a series of static and dynamic events designed to challenge their engineering, problem-solving and team-work skills. The students worked hard and competed to win, and while not everyone finished in first place, the students left with a more rich understanding of engineering."
Formula SAE's mission is to promote careers and excellence in engineering as it encompasses all aspects of the automotive industry including research, design, manufacturing, testing, developing, marketing, management and finances. Today, the competition has expanded and includes a number of international spin off events. In the United States there are two locations: California and Michigan--largest and longest running event.
About the SAE Foundation
The SAE Foundation is the charitable arm of SAE International that strives to encourage and increase student participation and achievement in science, technology, engineering and math through educational programs, including A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™. SAE International is a global association of more than 133,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. SAE International's core competencies are life-long learning and voluntary consensus standards development.
Contact: Alex Miles, Mullen, alexandra.miles@mullen.com or 412-402-0151
SOURCE SAE Foundation
]]>FAIRFAX, Va., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a task order by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to support the National Communications System (NCS).
General Dynamics will provide around-the-clock watch operations for critical communications infrastructure through support of the NCS's National Coordinating Center (NCC) for Communications. The company will provide emergency response support and liaison to communications partners to identify the possible impacts of potentially disruptive events and coordinate the restoration and repair of the infrastructure when outages occur.
"NCC Watch's coordination role and analysis support have become critical as the nation's reliance on communications assets and the wireless infrastructure grows," said John Jolly, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems' Cyber Systems division. "To meet this challenge, the General Dynamics team of communications experts applies its extensive experience to support the NCC Watch."
The NCC Watch assists the National Communications System (NCS) in executing its roles and responsibilities under Executive Order 12472 for support of the National Command Authority and for planning, developing and implementing enhancements to the national communications infrastructure. The NCC Watch facilitates collaboration among the NCC communications industry and government partners to support information sharing and collaboration, while performing high-quality analysis of the national communications infrastructure.
The interdependence of the communications and cyber infrastructures has brought NCC Watch's mission to the forefront of national security. Due to the confluence of technologies, the NCC Watch responds to cyber security incidents and events in tandem with its sister organization, the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), under event coordination by the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC).
For more information about General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, please visit www.gd-ais.com.
More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.
SOURCE General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
]]>A Gentleman's Call is a nationwide search to invest behind one original idea that champions the lifestyle of the modern gentleman. Beginning May 14, 2012, hopeful participants can answer the call by visiting www.AGentlemansCall.com to present an idea, inspiration or endeavor that will raise society's behavioral bar.
The campaign is rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit the Nolet family has maintained for 11 generations. Mirroring the ideals of family who built the Ketel One brand one bar at a time, successful projects will substantially exhibit the values of entrepreneurship, craftsmanship or philanthropy in the modern world and prove that gentlemanly manner is not a lost art.
"Ketel One Vodka was founded through the passion and drive ignited only from entrepreneurial spirit," said Carl Nolet, Jr., Executive Vice President of Nolet Spirits USA. "Through 'A Gentleman's Call,' it is our honor to nurture an idea that will grow from the same values we continue applauding and responsibly celebrating after 11 generations of success."
Following the close of entries on July 29, 2012, five projects best exemplifying a higher standard of thinking and living will be selected. Consumers across the country will determine which idea best personifies a class act while inspiring generations of gentlemen to put the right polished shoe forward. Once votes are tallied, a Grand Prize Winner will be announced and Ketel One will invest $100,000 to turn their idea into a reality.
To lead this nationwide call-to-action, Ketel One and GQ have enlisted the mentorship of three men that embody the essence of a modern gentleman. These cultural counselors will set the behavioral standard and guide the masses by defining the values of the ultimate gentleman's competition through their day-to-day lives. Mentors will include actor and philanthropist, Ian Somerhalder, renowned actor, Carlos Ponce, and Co-Founder and CEO of the Movember Foundation, Adam Garone.
"The best thing you can aspire to be is a gentleman. The idea of a gentleman is one of awareness, confidence and compassion," said Ian Somerhalder. "Helping to support an initiative that is based on those ideals is an honor and I look forward to seeing the evolution of this quest reach its full potential."
"My fellow mentors and I are honored to lead 'A Gentleman's Call,'" said Adam Garone. "It is a privilege and a true responsibility to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs and help foster an endeavor that will enlighten society's appreciation for the modern gentleman."
If you have an idea worthy of the call, visit www.AGentlemansCall.com for complete contest rules and to submit a project. Join the conversation, tag @KetelOne and @GQmagazine, use the hashtag #KetelOne #GentlemansCall, and visit www.facebook.com/KetelOne.
About Ketel One Vodka
With ten generations of Nolet family distilling passion and expertise, the success of the KETEL ONE® brand is built on one-to-one conversations with the bartending community. Launched in the United States in the early 1980s, Carolus Nolet Sr. was inspired by original recipes and techniques of his ancestors when he created the recipe for and distinctive personality of KETEL ONE vodka.
KETEL ONE vodka is a sophisticated and crisp, wheat-based, super-premium blend crafted from small batches, using copper pot stills together with modern distilling techniques. The 19th century coal-fired pot still, Pot Still Number 1, otherwise known as "Distilleerketel # 1", is one of the pot stills used in the production process and is the inspiration for the name of this Dutch vodka.
Each final production of KETEL ONE vodka is approved by a member of the Nolet family prior to bottling.
After extensive research, KETEL ONE CITROEN® flavored vodka was launched in 2000, created by infusing KETEL ONE vodka with citrus essential oil essence. Two different types of lemon from Sicily give the flavored vodka a lively, rich sweetness, whilst one variety from Spain gives a full, distinctive taste. Lemon from Guinea, West Africa results in a more intense character, whilst two varieties of lime from the Caribbean give KETEL ONE CITROEN flavored vodka an incredible note of freshness.
In 2008, the Nolet Group created a 50/50 joint venture company with Diageo, KETEL ONE Worldwide B.V., to import, sell, market and distribute KETEL ONE vodka and KETEL ONE CITROEN flavored vodka and to maximize global growth potential for the KETEL ONE brand.
KETEL ONE, KETEL ONE CITROEN, and the associated logos are trademarks of Double Eagle Brands N.V.
© Double Eagle Brands N.V. 2011
About Diageo
Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.
Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).
For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.
About GQ
GQ is the leading men's general-interest magazine, with a monthly readership of 7 million readers. It is available in print, online at www.GQ.com, and as an app at iTunes.com. The magazine is published by Conde Nast, a division of Advance Publications. Conde Nast operates in twenty-five countries and is the world leader in exceptional content creation.
Please enjoy Ketel One® Vodka responsibly.
KETEL ONE Vodka. Distilled from Wheat. 40% Alc/Vol. ©2012 Imported by Ketel One USA, Aliso Viejo, CA.
KETEL ONE CITROEN Flavored Vodka. KETEL ONE ORANJE Flavored Vodka Distilled from Wheat. 40% Alc/Vol. © 2012 Imported by Ketel One USA, Aliso, Viejo, CA. KETEL ONE, KETEL ONE CITROEN, and the associated logos are trademarks of Double Eagle Brands N.V. © Double Eagle Brands N.V. 2011
SOURCE Ketel One Vodka
]]>TORONTO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Ganz, creator of Webkinz World™, the original kids' online world, is excited to introduce a game-changing innovation in family-friendly virtual fun: Webkinz Friends™ on Facebook. Now teen and adult Webkinz™ fans can play the new Webkinz Friends social game, growing their Webkinz Friends family and creating the Kinzville of their dreams.
The Webkinz Friends team worked with Facebook to launch some exclusive innovations in Facebook gaming:
The game is based on building the best Kinzville possible and sharing with friends. Homes, gardens, restaurants, stores and of course, the Clubhouse can all be added to your own Kinzville.
"Webkinz World is a family-friendly brand, and we want fans to enjoy our online world on the platforms they have embraced", said Howard Ganz, president of Ganz and creator of Webkinz. "In 7 years we have seen players grow up with the game. Webkinz Friends on Facebook lets teens and adults enjoy the sharing and caring aspect of Webkinz World in a format that suits them best. We want parents to be able to play on Facebook and send prizes to their children's Webkinz World accounts. It's the new face of co-play, where everyone can have fun in their own age-appropriate environments."
Webkinz Friends is free to play. To enhance gameplay, a Webkinz pet can be registered in Webkinz Friends (and Webkinz World too!) for virtual prizes. Utilizing the cross-platform tool, players of Webkinz Friends can earn virtual prizes which can be sent anonymously to any Webkinz World account online!
"When imagining Webkinz Friends, we looked at the areas of our site that could be fun if shared" said Creative Director Karl Borst. "Live in a loft surrounded by cupcake trees…park mobile homes beside a mansion! Visit your friends' Kinzville and comment on their Facebook page."
While Webkinz Friends is the first Facebook game for the family-friendly Webkinz brand, Ganz has extended the co-play experience with Webkinz arcade-style mobile applications for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Earn rewards for Webkinz World accounts by playing Webkinz iOS games such as Polar Plunge, Goober's Lab and the newest, Cloud Corral. Next? Webkinz Friends for the iPad, bringing this Kinzville game to all ages of Webkinz fans.
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Susan O'Halloran, Communications Manager, Ganz susanv@ganz.com 905-851-6661 x2375 www.ganz.com |
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SlideShark is the only app that allows users to reliably view and present PowerPoint presentations on the iPad the way they were meant to be seen – with fonts, colors, animations and graphics intact, and no internet connection required while presenting. With the prior release of SlideShark version 1.5, users were given the ability to share and track their presentations online for on-demand viewing on all major devices. To date, SlideShark has been remarkably well-received, being adopted by hundreds of thousands of users across more than 120 countries and averaging more than two downloads per minute 24x7. Additionally, SlideShark recently won a Mobile Merit Award, which recognizes outstanding companies, individuals and technologies that have achieved excellence in the global mobile industry.
SlideShark version 1.6 includes the following new features:
SlideShark Plus, which offers additional storage options, and SlideShark Team Edition, SlideShark's multi-user version, both now offer the ability to run reports on presentations shared online, including information about who viewed the slides, when they were viewed and for how long. Team Edition administrators can also now report on views and usage of content by their team members. Additionally, Team Edition administrators can control team members' ability to hide or re-order slides on specific presentations and can specify whether they are allowed to upload their own content, ensuring the use of authorized content and providing the ability to meet compliance requirements.
"SlideShark was the first – and remains the only – app that allows iPad users to dependably view, share and track PowerPoint presentations," said Brainshark CEO Joe Gustafson. "This new version gives users a host of powerful new tools designed to make them stronger, more polished presenters."
For more information about SlideShark or to download the latest version of the app, please visit www.slideshark.com.
About Brainshark, Inc.
Brainshark provides the leading cloud-based software for creating, sharing and tracking online and mobile video presentations. With Brainshark, businesspeople can easily transform static content such as PowerPoint® documents into voice-enriched video presentations that can be accessed anytime, on-demand. Customers can also obtain extensive viewing details, enabling them to measure the effectiveness of their content and follow up accordingly. Thousands of companies – including a third of the Fortune 100 – rely on Brainshark to increase the impact and reduce the cost of their sales, marketing, training and HR communications. For more information, visit www.brainshark.com.
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]]>The app, which has been downloaded on over 3 million devices and accessed more than 60 million times, allows students to take tests through a beautiful interface from their iOS and Android devices. Blackboard Mobile Learn 3.0 also provides a new streamlined test authoring tool, as a Web interface within Blackboard Learn™, that allows instructors to quickly and easily create mobile-compatible tests that can include multimedia, graphics and images.
As part of the latest release, the app also enables push notifications which help students stay connected to their classes and track coursework without having the application open. Students can set preferences to receive automatic notifications when new grades are posted, when new course announcements are added and when tests are posted.
"We're very excited about the new features in Blackboard Mobile Learn," said Stephanie Richter, Instructional Technologies Coordinator at Northern Illinois University. "We're beginning to see more and more faculty and students use and experiment with the app and we're really glad to see Blackboard is committed to creating a more engaging and interactive learning experience. We think our students will be delighted with the new features."
The new features continue Blackboard's focus on elegant, intuitive applications that leverage unique features of mobile devices to provide a dynamic and interactive user experience. For example, students begin a mobile test by "cutting" open a red ribbon on a traditional blue book. They can flag a question for later by tapping the corner of the page to create a dog-ear, and they can eliminate options on multiple choice questions with a swipe.
Mobile tests can be set up as in-class quizzes or to complement out of the classroom experiences like field trips or other events, and instructors can even ask students to submit pictures from their devices as part of an answer. Grades are automatically incorporated into the gradebook for a fully-integrated and seamless experience.
"We thought a lot about our days as students taking (online and offline) tests and we realized that we never really thought test-taking was a pleasant experience," said Kayvon Beykpour, General Manager of Blackboard Mobile. "Dull test booklets, machine-readable bubble sheets, and No. 2 pencils never really made it fun to take a test. Our ambition with Blackboard Mobile Learn 3.0 was to change the relationship a student has with tests. We wanted to make a beautiful test-taking experience on devices that students already love using."
Nearly 1,300 institutions around the world are using Blackboard Mobile Learn, which – in addition to the new features – allows students to create, upload and access documents and multimedia; submit assignments; read and comment on blogs and journals; create discussion posts; and more.
Blackboard Mobile Learn 3.0 is currently available for clients using Blackboard Learn™ 9.1 and supports Android™ 2.2 and above and iOS 4.0 and above for the iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®.
For more information about Blackboard Mobile, please visit www.blackboard.com/mobile or follow @Bb_Mobile on Twitter.
About Blackboard Inc.
Blackboard Inc. is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. Founded in 1997, Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Blackboard represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially as a result of various important factors. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
Apple, iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
SOURCE Blackboard Inc.
]]>SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in the history of Fleet Week, the Air Force F-22 Raptor will be blazing through the skies of San Francisco during the 31st annual Fleet Week celebration October 4-7 2012.
The FA-22 is one of the fastest jets to ever fly during Fleet Week with top speeds of Mach 1.8 or just over 1,300 mph. With the fighter jets' perfect combination of stealth, speed, agility and precision along with its mind-boggling array of weapons, the FA-22 is a critical aircraft for the United States Air Force. Make sure to make plans to see these extremely fast and powerful jets on Sunday, October 7th.
Along with the FA-22 Raptor, Fleet Week's air show will feature the ever popular and remarkable United States Navy Blue Angels http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/. We are also pleased to welcome the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Team http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/v2/cf18/index-eng.asp. Also appearing this year are:
Hosted by the San Francisco Fleet Week Association nearly every year since 1981, Fleet Week provides an opportunity for the citizens of San Francisco to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the Coast Guard Team.
The prime mission of the San Francisco Fleet Week Association is to focus on the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response mission of the armed forces through facilitating seminars and training with FEMA and other Bay area first responders.
A variety of family-oriented special events will be staged along the waterfront. The Marina Green will have an entertainment area featuring various exhibits. There will also be a military Humanitarian Relief Village showcasing what both our military and civilian response teams are doing to get themselves and the community ready in case of a disaster.
Aquatic Park, Fisherman's Wharf and PIER 39 will also have events and viewing areas.
The event will be simulcast on KSFO 560 AM and at KSFO.com on Saturday and Sunday and KRON TV4 will broadcast the Saturday performance of the Blue Angels.
The event is free however premium tickets are available with an unobstructed view. Visit www.fleetweek.us or call 650-599-5057
SOURCE Air Show Network
]]>Effective October 1998, the European Commission's Directive on Data Protection prohibited the transfer of personal data to non-EU nations who did not meet the European standard for privacy protection. While the U.S. and the EU ultimately share the same goal of privacy protection for their citizens, they assume very different approaches.
The Safe Harbor program bridges these different privacy approaches, providing a streamlined process for U.S. organizations to comply with the European Commission's Directive. Established by the U.S. Department of Commerce in consultation with the European Commission, Safe Harbor certification assures European consumers that those certified adhere to all EU privacy laws.
"As part of our international strategy and commitment to our customers' data privacy protection and regulatory compliance, Within3 has achieved U.S.-EU Safe Harbor certification. This certification underscores our commitment to our customers, assuring them that their privacy and security is our highest priority. Because our business is global, it is important that our clients be assured of our full compliance and continued focus with both the U.S. and EU data privacy guidelines," stated Anthony Broad-Crawford, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Product, Within3.
Within3 leverages the latest social technologies and strategies to build private, global online community programs for Advisory Boards, Clinical Trials, Medical Science Liaisons, Key Opinion Leaders, Speaker Bureaus and Medical Associations. Within3 enables pharmaceutical companies, life sciences organizations and medical associations to engage, collaborate and share information with each other on a 24/7 basis.
About Within3
Within3 builds private, regulatory-compliant online community programs for pharmaceutical companies, medical associations and other life sciences institutions. Developed exclusively for healthcare professionals and based on extensive behavioral research, Within3 community programs provide a meaningful experience for participants, encouraging engagement, collaboration and deeper clinical insights. Community features are continuously enhanced, incorporating state-of-the-art technology advances. All are launched by a team of implementation experts and sustained by community managers. As an always-accessible, global communications channel, online community programs foster robust clinical discussions while providing operational efficiencies and scalability.
For more information, please visit http://www.Within3.com, http://twitter.com/Within3 or call 855-WITHIN3.
Contact:
Ellynn Szoke
Chief Marketing Officer
ESzoke@Within3.com
973.761.4403
SOURCE Within3
]]>Second Sundays begin June 10
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett today invited the public to visit the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg for a new series of summer garden tours called "Second Sundays."
Each second Sunday from June through September, visitors are invited to explore the Governor's Residence gardens from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each event will highlight a specific theme and feature outdoor, family-friendly activities.
"Due to the popularity of Arts in the Garden last June, we decided to expand the free, public events at the Governor's Residence this summer," Mrs. Corbett said. "The governor and I are committed to making the residence more accessible for visitors to enjoy and appreciate."
Through a partnership with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Dauphin County, volunteer master gardeners will offer expertise on horticultural topics and answer visitors' questions.
"We are happy to partner with the Governor's Residence to educate the community about the latest gardening trends and the importance of horticulture in Pennsylvania," said Anne Hawk, coordinator of the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Dauphin County.
Visitors will learn about topics including proper care for roses, how to create a pollinator-friendly garden and the ecological benefits of native plants.
Second Sunday events are free and reservations are not required. No large bags, purses or totes are permitted. Security measures will be in place.
For more information, visit www.pa.gov/firstlady or contact the First Lady's Office at 717-787-1965.
Media contacts:
Kirsten Page, Governor's Press Office; 717-783-1116
Ashley Chunko, First Lady's Office; 717-787-1965
Editor's Note: The dates and themes of the Second Sunday events are as follows:
SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the First Lady
]]>Second Annual Online Event Is Available Free on May 16, 2012
CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., killing approximately 137,000 people a year. Yet public knowledge of common stroke warning signs and risk factors is low.
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Since 1989, May has been established as National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of stroke. This year, National Stroke Association is offering a unique way for the general public and healthcare professionals across the globe to learn virtually about stroke through the second annual Virtual Health Fair.
The live event is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The event will be recorded and available on demand through Aug. 16, 2012.
Virtual Health Fair is accessible to anyone with a computer and Internet access. The event features:
"Our Virtual Health Fair provides a unique way for anyone interested in stroke to learn about it online and during a special event that houses dozens of experts on stroke. It provides participants an easy way to ask experts specific questions and a means to meet others in the stroke community across the globe," said Jim Baranski, chief executive officer, National Stroke Association.
National Stroke Association will offer booths on stroke prevention and recovery information, policy-related advocacy, caregiving and tools for healthcare professionals. Exhibitors include Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, National Aphasia Association, National Family Caregivers Association, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Spirit of Women Hospital Network.
Anyone interested in attending can register at www.stroke.org/vhf2012.
Virtual Health Fair Webinar Agenda
10 a.m. EDT
Stroke 101
Speaker: Jean Rose de Renzy, RN, MS, CNRN
11 a.m. EDT: Emotional Issues Post-Stroke
Speaker: William Stiers, PhD, ABPP (RP)
Noon EDT: Nutrition Post-Stroke
Speaker: Heather Ross, MS, RD
1 p.m. EDT: Acute Stroke Management
Speaker: George C. Newman, MD, PhD
1 p.m. EDT: Meet the Faces of Stroke
Speakers: Linda and John Unland
2 p.m. EDT:New Technology: Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for Stroke Recovery
Speaker: Lynn Rogers, PhD
2 p.m. EDT: Become an Effective Health Communicator
Speaker: Michelle Whaley, MSN, CNS, CCNS, ANVP
3 p.m. EDT: Post-Stroke Financial Issues
Speaker: Vickie Leff
4 p.m. EDT: How to Deliver Community Stroke Education
Speaker: Janet Kester
5 p.m. EDT: Careliving: Be a Better Caregiver for Yourself and Others
Speaker: Sara Palmer
ABOUT NATIONAL STROKE ASSOCIATION
National Stroke Association is the only national organization in the U.S. that focuses 100 percent of its efforts on stroke by developing compelling education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke. Founded in 1984, the organization works every day to meet its mission to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke. Visit www.stroke.org for more information.
Press Contact: Taryn Fort
tfort@stroke.org
303-754-0919
SOURCE National Stroke Association
]]>The acquisition of Certiport extends Pearson VUE's product range and geographic reach. Certiport's foundational level exams and test preparation materials will help Pearson VUE build relationships with technology professionals early in their academic and professional careers. The acquisition also supports Pearson VUE's expansion into fast-growing international markets with more than half of Certiport's revenue coming from outside North America.
As a leading provider of foundational level certification programs from Microsoft®, Adobe®, HP®, CompTIA®, AutoDesk®, Intuit® and other industry-recognized credentials, Certiport has 12,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers around the globe and delivers more than two million exams across 150 countries annually.
Bob Whelan, CEO, Pearson VUE said, "Certiport is a successful global assessment business which perfectly complements Pearson VUE's own high-stakes assessment model. We are impressed with the company's growth, the high caliber of Certiport's employees, clients, and partners and we look forward to the growth opportunities that will result from this acquisition."
Headquartered in American Fork, Utah, Certiport is dedicated to helping people excel and succeed through certification. The terms and conditions of all Certiport partner contracts will remain in place. Certiport will continue to operate independently and deliver on the company's partner-focused business plan, with oversight from Pearson VUE.
"Certiport's intense focus on customer service, our leading brand recognition in the global assessment and certification market, and our solid financial performance attracted Pearson to our company," said Ray Kelly, CEO, Certiport. "This well-positioned transaction validates our performance and business strategy, and proves the value that comes with a knowledgeable and skilled employee base. We are excited about the potential for new product offerings and an expanded distribution network our clients and partners will enjoy with new ownership."
About Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE (www.PearsonVUE.com) is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management, and delivers exams through the world's most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in 170 countries. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson (NYSE: PSO; LSE: PSON), the international education and information company, whose businesses include the Financial Times Group, Pearson Education and the Penguin Group.
About Certiport
Certiport is the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and program management services delivered through an expansive network of over 12,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide. Certiport manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading certification programs including: the official Microsoft Office Specialist certification program, the Microsoft Technology Associate certification program, the Adobe® Certified Associate certification program, the HP Accredited Technical Associate, the CompTIA Strata™ IT Fundamentals, the Autodesk Certified User certification program, the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User certification program and the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3®). Certiport reliably delivers over two million tests each year throughout the secondary, post-secondary, workforce and corporate technology markets in more than 153 countries and 27 languages worldwide. For more information, please visit www.certiport.com or follow Certiport on Twitter at www.twitter.com/certiport.
"Certiport," "IC3" and "MeasureUp" are registered trademarks of Certiport, Inc. in the United States and other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Pearson VUE
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